SarkariPYQ

SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q11

Back to paper

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

I had a stroke at an early age, but what I thought was a great _________ at that time changed my life for the better.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. setback.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. setback- a difficulty or problem that stops you from progressing as fast as you would like.
  2. significance- having the quality of being "significant".
  3. moodiness- given to gloomy, depressed, or sullen moods.
  4. lowliness- Lack of vanity or self-importance: humbleness, humility, meekness, modesty.

The statement is talking about the "stock" that is a setback for anybody in his life hence, "setback" will suit the meaning of the statement.

Hence, the chosen option will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be-

I had a stroke at an early age, but what I thought was a great setback at that time changed my life for the better.